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Old 02.25.2008, 01:50 PM   #2
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3 is the magic number
yes it is
it's the magic number
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Old 02.25.2008, 01:51 PM   #3
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"Ten to the power of one hundred and twenty two is the magic number
yes it is
it's the magic number".

It might not have the same catchy ring, but at least it's an attempt at scientific accuracy. I suggest the lyrics be rewritten.
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Old 02.25.2008, 01:54 PM   #4
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that is a HUGE number. I cannot read the entire article though.
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Old 02.25.2008, 01:58 PM   #5
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There's a new link at the top; I've found the piece at another site.

Try again.
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Old 02.25.2008, 03:00 PM   #6
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3 is the magic number
yes it is
it's the magic number

what i was thinking too haha
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Old 02.25.2008, 03:03 PM   #7
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Old 02.25.2008, 03:23 PM   #8
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What's remarkable about 42 ?
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Old 02.25.2008, 03:25 PM   #9
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42 is the answer given to the secret of the universe in douglas adams novels
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Old 02.25.2008, 03:35 PM   #10
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Ok. You mean it's only fiction ?
It's not related on mathematics in any way ?
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Old 02.25.2008, 03:40 PM   #11
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do not know about the 42

the article is about mathematics and true ratios.

10 to the 122 power is such a huge huge number.

and we can always double it!
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Old 02.25.2008, 05:26 PM   #12
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Ok. You mean it's only fiction ?
It's not related on mathematics in any way ?

Yup - fiction - "the ultimate answer to the ultimate question of life, the Universe, and everything." ...is 42.
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Old 02.25.2008, 05:33 PM   #13
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I'm a bit disappointed...
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Old 02.25.2008, 05:35 PM   #14
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I'm a bit disappointed...

Then concentrate on the main thrust of the article - ten to the power of one hundred and twenty two - rather than the passing pop-cult reference at the start. Forget about 42.
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Old 02.25.2008, 07:50 PM   #15
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Old 02.25.2008, 08:28 PM   #16
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I read it and hardly understood it - sickness clouds my comprehension..
I should get in bed anyway. I'll reread it tomorrow. It seems interesting.
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Old 02.26.2008, 04:12 AM   #17
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Old 02.26.2008, 08:50 AM   #19
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my thoughts exactly.
and its closer to pi.

(cant open the article... )

Rob's post was a joke (I'm sure there's also a double entendre about menage a trois in there too haha) that referenced "Three is a Magic Number" which is a Schoolhouse Rock song for learning mathematics and multiplication.
http://www.schoolhouserock.tv/Three.html
Recently a cover version of the song was featured in the 2006 comedy You, Me & Dupree.

Many of the Schoolhouse Rock educational jingles have been covered before, and in 1996 a compilation featuring "alternative" artists was released called Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks. Kid Rhino put out a box set too.
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